Students talk about cheering, volunteering

Teachers and students celebrated time off from school all through Spring Break and are now hard at work, again. One thing is constant: creativity. This week I asked a second-grade boy from Suisun Elementary School what kind of job he hoped to have as a grownup. First, he said "I don't know, yet." Then he thought again and looked right into my eyes and said, "I think I won't have any job. I'll just stay home." I replied, "Most people have jobs so they can earn money to buy food. What will you do for money?" He answered, "I'm saving my Tooth Fairy money."

If I could switch with a famous actress, I'd be Mary Poppins in that movie.

Rileigh Tyrrell, Grade 10, Vaca High

I'd take Justin Timberlake's role in "Friends With Benefits."

Dayton Campbell, Grade 10, Vaca High

I'd play in "Iron Man" in Robert Downey Jr.'s role.

Will Waldren, Grade 10, Vaca High

Do you know "Transformers?" I'd be Meghan Fox.

Kayla Buie, Grade 10, Vaca High

NOTE: Students suggest that Vacaville High School get more windows so that the school will have an "open look." Also, it's suggested that the sinks in the bathrooms get an upgrade and that stools be replaced with bean bags.

I'll be glad when it's football season again because it's so much fun to see everyone coming to support our school; wearing their old football jackets and cheering the team.

Hannah Thacker, Grade 9, Vaca High

One of the best parts of football game nights is cheering the team, because I'm a cheerleader.

Bridget Bloesch, Grade 11, Vaca High

The happiest thing about football games is the music and hanging with friends.

Gavyn Leavens, Grade 9, Vaca High

I like cheering the games on the sidelines.

Mariah Jones, Grade 9, Vaca High

I like cuddling with friends at the football games.

Rebecca Hill, Grade 9, Vaca High

If I designed the cheer outfits, I would change the tops. Instead of being pointed, I'd curve them.

Alicia Sisco, Grade 9, Vaca High

If I designed the cheerleading outfits, I'd go for the 80s look: long sleeves and high-waisted skirts!

Sami Jones, Grade 11, Vaca High

We need to do more volunteer work. I would love to volunteer at an SPCA, because I love animals.

Elizabeth Jellison, Grade 11, Vaca High

I'd like to volunteer in the military until they'd offer me an actual job.

Joey Vega, Grade 9, Vaca High

I'd like to work with animals or children as a volunteer.

Taylor Best, Grade 9, Vaca High

If I volunteered, I would want to work with kids in a classroom.

Jenna Karels, Grade 11, Vaca High

I know people with muscular dystrophy, so I would really like to volunteer to help with kids who have that disease.

Katie Britton, Grade 11, Vaca High

I'd like to work with kids, too, in the outdoors.

Victoria Raygada, Grade 11, Vaca High

I would like to volunteer at the 49ers stadium as a mascot.

Harvey Gomes, Grade 4, Alamo

I'd volunteer as a manager for the Giants.

Haedyn Gomes, Grade 3, Alamo

I can volunteer to show people how to whistle in an unusual way: See? I can whistle by squeezing my bottom lip out with my thumb and forefinger, and then breathing in strongly. My friend, Neveah Rodriquez, taught me how to do it. NOTE: This is an amazing whistle! Maybe they show it on YouTube?